Kansas Layoffs — December 2008
Employers in Kansas filed 4 WARN Act notices in December 2008, impacting roughly 1,028 workers — representing a pullback from November and up 281% versus December 2007. The average filing covered 257 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 619 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 327 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 619 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 327 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 2 | 619 |
| Johnson | 1 | 327 |
| Riley | 1 | 82 |
Sedgwick saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 619 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 520 |
| Overland Park | 1 | 327 |
| Haysville | 1 | 99 |
| Manhattan | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna | Wichita | 520 | ||
| Capital One | Overland Park | 327 | ||
| Kongsberg Automotive | Haysville | 99 | ||
| Qtg | Manhattan | 82 |
The single largest action involved Cessna at its Wichita facility, reporting 520 affected workers. Capital One followed with 327 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Kansas. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Kansas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.